Beautiful Lakes with Strange Stories

15Brand New Lake Materializes!

During August 2014, a brand new lake was discovered in Tunisia by shepherds. The area was experiencing drought conditions, but a lake appeared out of nowhere! Many are calling it a miracle; while others are trying to explain it scientifically. Currently, while the debate still rages, locals are enjoying the new found place to beat the heat! It is an oasis-type lake complete with a beach with rocks just made for diving into the lake. Geologists are speculating that the water table shifted due to seismic activity in the region. Warnings have been issued that the lake water may contain contaminated radioactive material, but few are heeding the warnings.

14Coniston Water, England

Coniston Water is located in northern England. The popular recreation area is known as the Lake District. Not only is the Lake District a popular tourist destination, it is the third largest lake in the area. Canoeists and kayakers traverse Coniston Water every year, along with divers who want to explore under the water.
During a dive in 1997, two amateurs found a horrifying secret 70 feet down. They discovered a weighted body wrapped in a pinafore and sunk with lead pipes. An investigation ensued. The body of Carol Park was finally discovered! She was a teacher who disappeared without a trace in July 1976. Her husband was arrested and sentenced for her murder.